NYT Dictionary

MEDITATIVE

/ˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪv/
AdjectiveMED-i-ta-tivemed-i-ta-tive · 4 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024

Meaning

Of or pertaining to meditation.

Etymology

Origin: French

From Middle French méditatif.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

contemplativebroodingbroodymusingpensiveponderingreflectiveruminativeabsentabsorbed

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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